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Junior Talent Acquisition Business Partner (12 Month Fixed Term Contract) - Mr Price Group

Full-time Durban, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa, ZA
Posted 5 days, 11 hours ago 52 views 0 applications

Job Description

<p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">The purpose of this role is to deliver end-to-end recruitment for divisional roles, partnering closely with hiring managers to source, shortlist, assess and hire high-quality talent aligned to divisional priorities and operating standards.</span></span></p><p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">•&nbsp; Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, or related field.</span></span></p><p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">•&nbsp; 2-3 years in TA with full-cycle recruitment experience.</span></span></p><p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">•&nbsp; Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.</span></span></p><p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">•&nbsp; Solid sourcing, screening and offer coordination capabilities.</span></span></p><p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">•&nbsp;Comfortable with ATS workflows, metrics and reporting.</span></span></p><p><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">•&nbsp; Organised, proactive and candidate centric.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"><strong>Talent Acquisition Excellence</strong></span></span></p><p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Apply approved recruitment processes, tools and documentation to support efficient and compliant hiring.</span></span></p><ol style="padding-left: 47.6px;"><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Apply approved job profiles and competency frameworks before posting roles.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Use structured interview guides and assessment tools during screening activities.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Adhere to recruitment SLAs and escalate any delays.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Maintain accurate candidate records and recruitment documentation in the ATS.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Identify and escalate recruitment risks to the Talent Acquisition Business Partner or Strategic People Resourcing Manager&nbsp;</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Ensure sourcing activities align with the Employer Brand guidelines.</span></span></p></li></ol><p style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"><strong>Sourcing and Talent Pooling</strong></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Support candidate attraction and sourcing activities to build quality talent pipelines<strong>.</strong></span></span></p><ol style="padding-left: 47.6px;"><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Source candidates through approved channels including job boards, LinkedIn, referrals and talent databases.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Build and maintain talent pools for recurring and critical vacancies.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Conduct basic market mapping and competitor research as required.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Support employer branding initiatives and attraction campaigns.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Track sourcing activity and channel performance.</span></span></p></li></ol><p style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"><strong>Candidate Screening and Selection</strong></span></span></p><p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Support fair and consistent selection processes through effective screening and coordination.</span></span></p><ol><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Conduct CV screening against role requirements.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Conduct initial screening interviews using approved scorecards.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Coordinate interviews, assessments and panel schedules.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Record recruitment outcomes accurately in the ATS.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Provide timely feedback to candidates and hiring managers.</span></span></p></li></ol><p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"><strong>Candidate Experience and Employer Brand</strong></span></span></p><p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Deliver a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.</span></span></p><ol><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Create and post job advertisements using approved templates.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Manage candidate communications throughout the recruitment process.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Provide status updates and feedback to candidates.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Represent the organisation professionally during recruitment engagements.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Monitor candidate feedback and escalate improvement opportunities.</span></span></p></li></ol><p style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p><p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%;"><strong>Recruitment Reporting and Analytics</strong></span></span></p><p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Support recruitment reporting and provide basic recruitment insights.</span></span></p><ol style="padding-left: 47.6px;"><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Maintain recruitment trackers and dashboards.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Track recruitment metrics including time to fill, pipeline activity and offer acceptance rates.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Identify recruitment bottlenecks and escalate concerns.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Assist with reporting for Talent Acquisition reviews.</span></span></p></li></ol><p style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"><strong>Compliance and Governance</strong></span></span></p><p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Support adherence to recruitment policies and legislative requirements.</span></span></p><ol style="padding-left: 47.6px;"><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Maintain POPIA compliance and candidate confidentiality.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Ensure recruitment records are complete and audit-ready.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Apply approved recruitment and assessment processes consistently.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Support agency and vendor compliance requirements.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Escalate compliance risks when identified.</span></span></p></li></ol><p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"><strong>Pre-Onboarding Support</strong></span></span></p><p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Coordinate activities required for a smooth onboarding experience.</span></span></p><ol style="padding-left: 47.6px;"><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Coordinate pre-employment checks and required documentation.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Liaise with HR Operations and hiring managers to ensure readiness for new hires.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Support onboarding administration and communication.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Track completion of onboarding activities.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Support internal mobility administration where applicable.</span></span></p><p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p></li></ol><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"><strong>Stakeholder Support</strong></span></span></p><p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Provide recruitment process support to hiring managers and stakeholders.</span></span></p><ol><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Assist hiring managers with recruitment process requirements and timelines.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Communicate recruitment progress and vacancy status updates.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Support recruitment intake discussions and follow-up actions.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-justify"><p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Escalate complex stakeholder concerns to the Talent Acquisition Business Partner or Strategic People Resourcing Manager</span></span></p></li></ol><p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p><p style="line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Mr Price Group Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to Employment Equity</span></span></p>

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